27th November 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Mayor’s Reception

Last Friday night the members of the 1981 Victorious Munster Club Team were honoured by Mayor Pat Hayes in the City Hall. Vice-Chairman of the club Kevin Ryan remembered specially the men that have passed and great tragedy that spurred the club to respond in such a positive way. Captain Eamonn Kehoe spoke briefly and thanked the players, trainer and selectors. Trainer of the team Frankie Walsh also thanked the players and produced a little piece of history with a small notebook with all the results, scores and names of players who went on holidays over that year!!

And of course what would it have been without Josie Evans, who sang “The Mount Sion Song”. Back in the club, the players, families and friends reminisced over the famous victory as they watched the game on the big screen and were presented with a special copy of the game. We would like to thank Mayor Hayes and his staff at the City Hall for their hospitality on the night. Also to Michael Ryan and his bar staff in the club, who are always excellent and professional. Pictures of the night are on the wesbite. See http://mountsiongaa.ie/gallery/

Referee’s Course

A Level one basic referee’s course will begin in January and will run on the following dates in January 17^th, 19^th, 24^th and 26^th. This course is for anyone over 17 years of age. Anyone interested please contact Jim Murphy on 087-6758221 for an application form.

Club AGM

The Mount Sion AGM will be held on SUNDAY 4^th December in the club at 3pm. All motions and nominations should have been returned to the Club Secretary by last Saturday 26^th November. We hope to see you all there!

Poker League

Ian Galgey won out last Wednesday nights poker and more importantly brings him into 4^th place in the overall leader-board. Kenny Stafford is putting the pressure on the leader Ricky Freeman with just seven points separating them. Wayne Ryan is in third place overall on 41 points with Galgey, Richie Roche and Alan Brett all within one point. Derek English and Shane Forristal finish off the leader-board in seventh and eighth place.

Two nights remain and the question is who will make the last rally to grab themselves a final table spot? The top 8 will automatically qualify for the final table in December. There will also be a one off freeze-out €15 euro game for people who don’t make the top 8 and who have played more than 6 games in the league. The top 2 places will win a ticket to the final table, making a final table of 10. All the weekly league scores and overall leader board are on the website. Please see http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/poker-league for more information.

Juvenile Camogie

The girls will continue to train on Thursday nights in the St. Paul’s Secondary School Hall from 6pm-7pm. (Costs €2 each to cover cost of hall). If you know of any girls who would like to take up camogie as a new activity why not bring them along next Thursday. All activities are fun and hurleys and helmets can be supplied for those who don’t have them.

Last Man Standing

Keep an eye on how your doing in the Last Man Standing Competition by clicking on to “The Last Man Standing” Page on the website under the news tab! 6 people have already been knocked out after losing their one life in week one! http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/last-man-standing/

The Interview Room

Big man Nicholas Mackey is in for this week’s interview and Ben Frisby joins in the fun with another brilliant juvenile interview! To see the lads answers get onto the website and look for the interview room under the news tab. www.mountsiongaa.ie . If you would like to take part, have a chat with Savo.

Chess Club

Chess club takes place every Tuesday night in the club at 9:30pm. We hope to see the regular faces and some new ones up next Tuesday.

Darts & Cards

Darts and Cards for club members. Come along and join in the fun. Darts takes place every Thursday night with Cards on Friday nights, both starting around 10pm. Great prizes on offer!! All Club Members are welcome.

Training Times

Here are the training times for next Saturday. New players are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied to those who don’t have any. Also please note training is free of charge and parents are more than welcome to come along and watch.

5 & 6 year old (born in 2005 & 2006) – 12 noon to 1pm. Coached by Peter Walsh, Lindsay Grace, James Dunphy and Martin Walsh.

7 & 8 year olds (born in 2003 & 2004) – 1pm-2pm. Coached by Nicky Mackey, John O Keeffe, Michael Frisby and Eric Curran.

Juvenile Camogie Training is on Wednesday evenings at 6pm-7pm in St. Pauls Secondary School Hall. (€2 Charge).

The 9 & 10 year olds (born in 2001 & 2002). Train on Friday nights at 6pm-7pm. Coached by Damien Frisby, Roy McGrath Seamus Nolan and Shane O Grady.

If you have any queries just telephone Peter Walsh on 087-1355359.

Notes for Paper & Website

If you have any Cnoc Sion notes or announcements for the paper or website please contact Owen Sauvage by email owen@mountsiongaa.ie or text your notes to 087-9706387 before 8pm Sunday night. You can also submit your notes through the website on the news tab. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.